Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, creator of the animation classics “Princess Mononoke,” “Spirited Away,” and “My Neighbor Totoro” built this whimsical and wonderful museum to pay homage to animation, creativity, and technology. Kids will be able to see how animation is made, watch Ghibli Studio short films that are only available for viewing at the museum, and live out their dream of hanging out in a cat-shaped bus and becoming part of a storybook.

Note: You’ll need to order your tickets in advance.

Admission
$10 for adults over 16, $7 for children 13 to 18 years old, $4 for children 7 to 10, $1 for children 4 to 6, and free for children under 4.

Tickets must be purchased in advance-none are sold at the door. You can buy them online via one designated travel agency, or from Lawson Ticket at local Lawson convenience stores when you arrive in Japan.

Hours
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.